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Boot recommendations
« on: October 17, 2014, 02:20:41 PM »
Looking to buy a new hunting boots. I've always used the same kind of cabelas boots. Can't remember which kind exactly and am no longer satisfied with how they last. I'll be hunting elk first with them in the blues and after that I'll be doing a lot of coyote hunting in sandy crp areas and some chuckar hunting in the cliff areas. So I'm looking for a good all around boot. Looking to pay less than $200. I know you get what you pay for but that price range will make my better half happy happy happy. Thanks guys.

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Re: Boot recommendations
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2014, 08:02:54 PM »
Less the. $200 is a tough price mark for boots. If you can find Asolo GTXs for that it would be a steal, but I have seen then around there.
I picked up a pair of Merril 6 in Thermals for $139.00 on sale a couple months ago. Fantastic boot especially at that price. They have an aggressive tread bite for excellent side billing ability they are very comfortable.
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Re: Boot recommendations
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2014, 12:30:44 AM »
Asolo GTX is a great boot, I have a pair that is several years old now, they look like hell but still keep my feet dry and offer fantastic traction. Some of the KEEN boots are well worth looking at too, I've owned a few pairs and they have been surprisingly comfortable and always kept my feet dry. The Asolo boots are much better for rougher hiking though.
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Re: Boot recommendations
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2014, 12:36:09 AM »
Paying attention to this. Ive grown dissalusioned with Danner, Irish Setter and Rocky.
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« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2014, 09:00:04 AM »
I'd get on sierra trading post and look at some Asolo Neutrons. If you're hunting in the Blues, I'd steer you towards a hiking style boot and not a traditional hunting style boot. You want support.

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/asolo-neutron-gore-tex-hiking-boots-waterproof-for-men~p~5486y/?filterString=asolo-hiking-boots~bs~1120~46%2F
« Last Edit: October 18, 2014, 09:07:49 AM by jackelope »
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Re: Boot recommendations
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2014, 09:08:25 AM »
I went to Kennetreks after being a diehard Mendiehl (sp?) user for a decade.   I bought my second pair this fall a week before my trip into the mountains.   Generally a HORRIBLE idea.   I risked it as my others were just a touch too small.   It turned out wonderful.
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Re: Boot recommendations
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2014, 09:20:01 AM »
X2 on the kentrek, idk if I'd do what bone did in them but once ya get em broke in there pretty awesome.

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Also there going to be cheaper in the long run than a lesser boot

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Re: Boot recommendations
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2014, 09:48:10 AM »
He's got a sub-$200 budget. You're pretty much doubling that.
I got my brand new Miendls for $64 at cabelas  about 5 years ago though. I'm spoiled.
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Re: Boot recommendations
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2014, 09:53:00 AM »
I missed that part.   Yeah that's per boot.

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Re: Boot recommendations
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2014, 10:08:24 AM »
Whites customs.......     If not in a hurry keep an eye out at Goodwill. Seen brand new boots to broke in boots.... At there price you can buy multiple pairs for $200.
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Re: Boot recommendations
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2014, 10:20:38 AM »
At your budget i would go with a pair of danner pronghorns.

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Re: Boot recommendations
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2014, 11:21:33 AM »
At your budget i would go with a pair of danner pronghorns.

No offense but I wouldn't spend 20$ on a pair of pronghorns.
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Re: Boot recommendations
« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2014, 11:49:01 AM »
I don't know, he needs a decent all around boot for under 200. I bought the danner high ground last year and am very happy with them. Decent all terrain boots for under 160. You get 3-5 years out of them its a good buy imo.

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Re: Boot recommendations
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2014, 01:07:16 PM »
You might as wear flip flops in the Blues.
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Re: Boot recommendations
« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2014, 01:40:48 PM »
Check out the salomon gtx, I love mine so far
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